The Social Work Community PodcastIn the first in a three-part series from North East Lincolnshire Council, social workers from children's services explore some of the changes that contributed to a significant improvement in the authority's Ofsted rating.
Earlier this year, the council, previously graded inadequate, was rated good overall and outstanding for leadership by inspectors, who found its children's services were "largely unrecognisable" from where they were in 2021.
Recently, North East Lincolnshire Council launched a direct work toolkit to help children make sense of living with in conflict in their families.
In this episode, director of children's services Ann-Marie Matson and Hayley Smith, advanced social worker in the children's assessment and safeguarding service, reflect on the impact the toolkit and other practice changes have had on children and families.
Access the transcript here.
The Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting their profession. Whether you are a student or an experienced social worker - whether you are frontline or management, this podcast is for you. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.
Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the latest news and join the Social Work Community for all things social work.
Earlier this year, the council, previously graded inadequate, was rated good overall and outstanding for leadership by inspectors, who found its children's services were "largely unrecognisable" from where they were in 2021.
Recently, North East Lincolnshire Council launched a direct work toolkit to help children make sense of living with in conflict in their families.
In this episode, director of children's services Ann-Marie Matson and Hayley Smith, advanced social worker in the children's assessment and safeguarding service, reflect on the impact the toolkit and other practice changes have had on children and families.
Access the transcript here.
The Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting their profession. Whether you are a student or an experienced social worker - whether you are frontline or management, this podcast is for you. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.
Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the latest news and join the Social Work Community for all things social work.
In 1 playlist(s)
The Social Work Community Podcast
The Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting t…Social links
Follow podcast
Recent clips
Supported to thrive: adult social care in Wokingham
30:57
Neurodiversity belongs in social work (part 3): dyslexia
17:36
Neurodiversity belongs in social work (part 2): autism and ADHD
31:16